Cell Biology PhD

The Cell Biology Degree Program at the
University of
Virginia seeks to provide outstanding training in research leading
to the development of graduate students as independent investigators in
a vibrant and rapidly evolving field. We offer a comprehensive
experience emphasizing original research, interdisciplinary lecture
courses, and advanced topical colloquia culminating in a PhD
degree.

As part of our program, graduate students have the opportunity to
explore fundamental questions in many areas including molecular
mechanisms of cell function; regulation of growth, differentiation and
reproduction; cell interactions in migration; embryonic patterning in
development; and morphogenesis of cells, tissues and organs. In
many cases these areas serve as bases for more targeted interests in
cell – pathogen interactions; functional disregulation in cancer,
atherosclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases; and
biotechnology.